Santos Dumont XO Rum (70cl, 40%)

Santos Dumont XO is a Brazilian rum bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle. It is made from sugar cane juice and traditional molasses, and matures in a combination of former bourbon and sherry casks. The rum is soft, almost creamy, with pronounced notes of caramel, vanilla and dried fruit. It is mild and balanced despite its strength, with a dark amber colour and copper reflections. The nose is soft and inviting with vanilla, caramel, raisins and a hint of sherry; the palate is round and mild with brown sugar, toffee, dried fruit and fine wood spice; the finish is long, warm and harmonious with lasting sweetness and gentle oak.